Wow...great shots....and that is on the automatic setting? I love the blurry backgrounds. I so want a camera that will do that for me...I occasionally get it but not as much as I'd like. Super jealous...it's going to be awhile before I can get one.

Love your house collection. I have one too. I can't get enough of them. Especially since I decided to put them on the tree this year. Now I need more to set around the house!

I know how you feel, Debra. I got a new camera as an early Christmas present and this weekend I actually played with it a little bit; pressed some buttons and checked it out. Mine is a Sony. I love it already!

Debra,That is my camera, got it this summer and I love it. I was just comparison shopping over which macro lens I wanted and you just helped me make up my mind. You are getting great blur and bokeh with that 50mm. I will have to wait a while to get it. Meanwhile I will enjoy your images! It looks amazing. Merry Christmas to you! Sherry

Congrats!!! I'm thinkin' I'll try the book that someone suggested in one of your previous posts. Wish we could get pictures of the moon eclipse tonight but Brandon says it will probably be too cloudy. Why don't you get up at 2:30 & see. Have fun!!!! Jan

Your new camera is wonderful, what a thrill. Your pictures are perfect. Love your village, it is so pretty and of course I drooled all over your cloche. Stunning. Thanks so much for joining TTT and I wish you and all your family a very Blessed Christmas. Hugs, Marty

I'm so excited for you. You will so enjoy your slr. I just started messing with white balance in the last couple of days and love the effect. I really need to get my lens and filters cleaned. I have a Nikon but if you need any help let me know. I'll try my best.

I LOVE your photos with the new camera. I got a new one for Christmas last year & I ADORE everything about it except... it's so big & heavy compared to the ones you throw in your purse & whip out in a moments notice to take shots. ENJOY! Wishing you & yours a Merry Chrsitmas. HUGS!Charlene

How Exciting for you! I'm going to get a new camera TOO! I've gotten the "word" from friends. "Shell, your blog is Great to read,,,,but Oh My, you need a NEW Camera!"

(Debra, I wanted to send you a card with a little "ornie" inside, but did you get my email? I have no physical Addy for you!) If you send it to my email, I'll send it out still, it'll just be late! (Shelly39WA@aol.com)

Love the new look of your blog Debra! I am so happy you got a new camera! I want one so bbbaaaaddddd! I just don't know if I should buy a Nikon or a Cannon! Have fun playing with your new toy! Merry Christmas!Theresaaka:tot

Wow...what a huge difference your new camera makes, Debra! Just incredible! Ok.....you've helped me make up my mind. Now I want one. I'll have to start saving my pennies and maybe I can nab one before spring vacation. :) May I ask a dumb question and ask what in the world "bokeh" is?? Hope you'll be sharing some tutorials on your new camera as you continue to play with it and share your great shots with us. :)